Improvements in self-contained RV sanitary systems.

摘要

A self-contained sanitary fixture, particularly for a recreational vehicle, comprises a bench (106) supported on a base (102) co-operativeiy defining a stowage compartment (108). The bench (106) contains a bowl having an outlet which connects to a tank (104) in the stowage compartment (108). A valve (232) on the tank (104) controls passage between the bowl and the tank (104). The valve (232) is itself operated from a knob (172) on the bench (106) through a coupling mechanism. Waste water from the bowl is collected in the tank (104) and is disposed of by sliding the tank out of the stowage compartment (108) through an opening in the RV's sidewall and carrying the tank to a suitable disposal site. The tank (104) incorporates a rotatable pourspout and vent valve (210) to facilitate pouring waste contents out of the tank. The connections between the bowl outlet and the tank (104) and between the knob (172) and valve (232) automatically disconnect upon removal of the tank from the stowage compartment (108). Similarly they automatically reconnect when the tank (104) is inserted back into the stowage compartment (108). There are numerous features to the invention including those in the fixture and its various parts and in relationships to the installation in the recreational vehicle.